Potassium nitrite
Potassium nitrite (distinct from potassium nitrate) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula KNO2. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrite ions NO2−, which forms a white or slightly yellow, hygroscopic crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is a strong oxidizer and may accelerate the combustion of other materials. Like other nitrite salts such as sodium nitrite, potassium nitrite is toxic if swallowed, and laboratory tests suggest that it may be mutagenic or teratogenic. Gloves and safety glasses are usually used when handling potassium nitrite. Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: TOXNETCAS-Number7758-09-0 |
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Emergency Response Guide No. 140 |
Data from the Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (2018/07)(3) Hazard Class5.1Oxidizers |
(4) Identification number UN 1488 |
(5) Packing Group II |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)
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Segregation Chart for Load, Transport, Storage
In this table a statement is contained for each hazard class whether the loading, transport or storage with other hazard classes is allowed, is not permitted or is restricted. The table is based on U.S.-Code 49 CFR §177.848.
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May not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same transport vehicle or storage facility. |
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Load, transport, storage together is not restricted. |
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Load, transport, storage together is allowed under restrictions. |